I have had a breast lift with implants (which are rippling). They were placed above the muscle. I am really unhappy with the positioning of the scars which are not hidden in the crease as anticipated. I’m close to tears as I have been through so much with my body over the last 5 years and I just want to be happy. Can the positioning be addressed? Bearing in mind I already had a revision and when I woke up he hadn’t done the scars in the creases again
November 3, 2022
Answer: Breast augmentation and lift revision I'm so sorry you're not happy with your results. Every woman deserves to be happy and confident in her body. The short answer is yes, this can be fixed. I would recommend waiting at least 1 year before your last revision. It looks like the implant is dropping below the fold. If you don't like the rippling, you can consider moving the implant to below the muscle. Two other options: changing to a smaller implant or using galaflex (a dissolvable mesh that supports the implant and prevents it from dropping below the fold). Without examining you, it's hard to tell the best option. But be assured that you have options!
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November 3, 2022
Answer: Breast augmentation and lift revision I'm so sorry you're not happy with your results. Every woman deserves to be happy and confident in her body. The short answer is yes, this can be fixed. I would recommend waiting at least 1 year before your last revision. It looks like the implant is dropping below the fold. If you don't like the rippling, you can consider moving the implant to below the muscle. Two other options: changing to a smaller implant or using galaflex (a dissolvable mesh that supports the implant and prevents it from dropping below the fold). Without examining you, it's hard to tell the best option. But be assured that you have options!
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November 3, 2022
Answer: Dissatisfaction with breast augmentation / full mastopexy scars Hi and welcome to our forum! From your photos, your breasts are of ample size and are relatively symmetric, the nipples reside at the same "altitude" on the chest wall, and the mastopexy mastopexy scars are somewhat high on the undersurface of the breasts. In our practice, we purposely place the incisions 1 cm above the crease to prevent scar exposure when reaching upward in a bathing suit. Implant size may play a role...if the implant diameter exceeds the breast diameter or if with large high profile implants, the skin overlying the implant may stretch to accommodate it, changing the position of the scar relative to the breast There are non-invasive and invasive methods to treat an unfavorable scar. Hypertrophic scars often spontaneously regress with time, the final scar noted when the redness of inflammation has subsided (usually at 12-18 months). The application of pressure and immobilization of a scar with silicone gel sheeting appears to hasten resolution of the process. Various creams are available, but their efficacy is questionable. Laser treatments are available with varying degrees of success. Injection of corticosteroids directly into the scar may flatten the scar and alleviate symptoms, but may also broaden the scar and cause pigmentary change in the skin locally. For this reason, we usually delay its use for as long as possible. Surgical scar revision is an option to consider if regression is not noted at 18 months or so after the procedure. This is often successful in improving the appearance of the scar and will potentially lower the scar into the fold itself....but there will always be a scar. You may consider a scar revision, and, if necessary, a smaller implant. Best wishes
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November 3, 2022
Answer: Dissatisfaction with breast augmentation / full mastopexy scars Hi and welcome to our forum! From your photos, your breasts are of ample size and are relatively symmetric, the nipples reside at the same "altitude" on the chest wall, and the mastopexy mastopexy scars are somewhat high on the undersurface of the breasts. In our practice, we purposely place the incisions 1 cm above the crease to prevent scar exposure when reaching upward in a bathing suit. Implant size may play a role...if the implant diameter exceeds the breast diameter or if with large high profile implants, the skin overlying the implant may stretch to accommodate it, changing the position of the scar relative to the breast There are non-invasive and invasive methods to treat an unfavorable scar. Hypertrophic scars often spontaneously regress with time, the final scar noted when the redness of inflammation has subsided (usually at 12-18 months). The application of pressure and immobilization of a scar with silicone gel sheeting appears to hasten resolution of the process. Various creams are available, but their efficacy is questionable. Laser treatments are available with varying degrees of success. Injection of corticosteroids directly into the scar may flatten the scar and alleviate symptoms, but may also broaden the scar and cause pigmentary change in the skin locally. For this reason, we usually delay its use for as long as possible. Surgical scar revision is an option to consider if regression is not noted at 18 months or so after the procedure. This is often successful in improving the appearance of the scar and will potentially lower the scar into the fold itself....but there will always be a scar. You may consider a scar revision, and, if necessary, a smaller implant. Best wishes
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